Development 'Commuted Sums'

[Hobo]

Looking at another site which would have an element of 'affordable housing' on it. The council however had confirmed they would take a commuted sum in leiu of housing.

They have provided a formula for how they work out thier commuted sum requirement (which comes to 270k). Is there however movement in this (I assume so) ? Are there specialist companies out there who deal with this on behalf of builders to negotiate the best deals ?

[Hobo]

Surely someone on here's knows ?

[mas99]

I dont think so. They are being very reasonable in offering you a cash alternative to affordable housing imo.

[Hobo]

There was I thinking I am being very reasonable arguing giving them a 1/4 mill legalised backhander

[scotal]

Would a planning Consultant be able to help?

[Hobo]

That was my initial thought as I am sure they deal with things like this all the time. The one round here used by Barratts was ID Property (or something like this).

Thought someone may know a company that do this for a living as I'm sure there plenty of people who would be interested in such an organisation.

Cheers.